Appalachian Trail 2018

Holt’s House of Hope Update!!

In the first half of my hike I set out to raise funds for Holt’s House of Hope – Please see that page of my blog for more information. My goal was to raise at least $2,189.00 or the same number of dollars for miles I would walk. It’s so humbling and exciting to say that in the first half of my hike all of you out there made it possible for me to raise $3,234.78. Isn’t that incredible and amazing. It was so much greater than anything I had hoped for. This has allowed Holt’s House to purchase so much on their wish list. If you recall, here’s what they wished for…

“A learning center that would provide access to learning materials, books, technology resources, language learning software, and other opportunities that do not currently exist in this area. Needs in this area include adding hopefully 2 laptops to the learning center (approx. $400 each), purchasing books from their Amazon wish list (ranging from approx. $5 to $20 each), as well as Rosetta Stone language software (approx $150 each).”

Well they were able to purchase a Rosetta Stone immediately and use that on an office table for the boys to start using. When more donations came in they were able to purchase the laptops and start ordering books. Then they were able to purchase tables, chairs and stools. Yesterday the learning center opened!!! I am just blown away that you made this possible. It is also so like God to help motivate me towards my goal by having the Holt’s House Update come out yesterday, my last day before starting my 2nd half of the trail. And today I’m able to tell you, my first day back on the trail.

Here is the update and the pictures!!

This is the original Rosetta Stone ordered and the picture I got by text in May.

This was the staff starting to learn a few days ago before the actual library opened.

And NOW… Here’s the Learning Library open for business as of yesterday!!!

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This is so awesome, Kyle!!! God has used you in a mighty way to help this most deserving ministry. I am so incredibly proud of your heart for Christ and the perseverance you are showing in continuing on the second half of your walk. God bless you, keep you safe, and may He impart even more Grace, Love and Wisdom on you as you head for the finish line in Maine. Love you dearly!!! Gigee xoxox